BOILER START-UP
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6.
BOILER START-UP
6.1.
Initial lighting checks
Before you start the boiler, make the following checks:
Check all the hydraulic connections and make sure they are tight. Make sure there is no
leakage or moisture on the pipes or other equipment.
Make sure that the connection with the chimney is air-tight and the chimney installation is
properly made.
Check that the controller bulbs are well inserted and secured in the boiler’s bulb.
Make sure that the pressure in the network is correct.
Check that the boiler pump and the central heating pumps function properly.
Make sure that the connection with the expansion vessel is correct and the expansion volume
is sufficient for the boiler. No valves should be installed between the boiler and the expansion
vessel.
Make sure the boiler’s separation valves are open.
Make sure that there is sufficient air supply and natural ventilation in the boiler room.
Do not store inflammable materials or fuel close to the boiler! Before you light
the boiler make sure the boiler room is clear and safe.
6.2.
Start-up
To correctly start up the ECOWOOD boiler follow the next steps:
Make sure the control panel switch is set to STOP and that fan does not function.
Make sure the chimney damper is positioned in horizontal position (completely open).
Open the upper door (fire chamber) and introduce a sufficient amount of small and thin
pieces of wood.
Using sheets of thin paper light the wood placed inside the boiler.
Close the door of the boiler.
Wait several minutes until the flame develops and produces some embeds.
After formation of embeds, load the fire chamber with wood. Position them on top of the
grate.
Close the door and secure it with the handles.
Activate the airflow by pushing the START button.
It is prohibited to light the boiler with inflammable or explosive liquids.
6.3.
Checks to carry after initial start-up
During the first start-up you need to carefully check the air-tightness of all the connections,
especially the doors and the connection with the chimney.
Check that the thermostats function properly and devices operate accordingly. Wait for the boiler
to reach the preset temperature and make sure the fan stops properly and the flame falls down.
Check the temperature and pressure rise in the network. Make sure it is according to the
indications. Check if there is any water leakage in the network.
After burning of the fuel is completed, check the situation inside the boiler. If the walls are too
black, it means that there is insufficient air supply. If there is condensation forming on the boiler
walls, it means that the pump operation starts at a low temperature or the fuel has too big
humidity content. Make sure you set the pump according to the indications and you install a
return temperature protection system as indicated.
